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The Upside of Working Longer Hours

November 14th, 2008 @ 12:41 pm

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Categories: Office Humor, Work Life

Tags: Hour, List, Blogging, Benefits, Internet, Human Resources, CC Holland

368511463_443b3b3b54_m.jpgPlenty of us are working longer and harder these days, either as a result of corporate belt-tightening or in an attempt to keep ourselves economically afloat. But don’t despair, says Anita Bruzzese; there are some good things about toiling longer hours.

With tongue firmly in cheek, she offers a list of 10 benefits of burning the midnight oil. My favorite chucklers:

  • Your neighbors are dropping off meals at your house, thinking you died. (The tuna casserole was excellent.)
  • You won $5 from the cleaning lady who said no way would a sleeping bag fit under the desk. Way!
  • Living in the same suit for five days straight has really cut down on your dry cleaning bill.

Check out her full list on her blog at 45 Things. And enjoy your weekend!

(image by star5112 via Flickr, CC 2.0)

CC Holland is an award-winning writer and editor whose work appears in several national publications and Web sites.

 
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    awkhans

    11/17/08 | Report as spam

    RE: The Upside of Working Longer Hours

    Loose weight and save money, as you will stay away from food. Less children, since no time or energy for a good sex.

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    CC Holland

    11/17/08 | Report as spam

    RE: The Upside of Working Longer Hours

    @ awkhans: Excellent! Great points. (Although when I'm working longer hours I tend to chow down on easily available junk food, so the first benefit doesn't apply to me.) wink

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    Maharishi

    11/18/08 | Report as spam

    RE: The Upside of Working Longer Hours

    Great points! I fully agree! Long hours late nights takes care of food bills, the bed remains made. And the best part is I sleep through the hollering of the boss!

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    David 42

    11/18/08 | Report as spam

    RE: The Upside of Working Longer Hours

    save $$ due to less time for shopping. remind me to forward this to my spouse!

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    CC Holland

    11/19/08 | Report as spam

    RE: The Upside of Working Longer Hours

    @ David 42: Also, less of a chance for home-cooked meals and a clean house. Maybe you shouldn't forward this to your spouse after all!

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